Chennai: Swaminatha Ganapadigal, a resident of Mylapore and teacher of Veda Padasala at Pitchu Pillai Street has been awarded ‘Veda Prachara Rathnam’ title by Kanchi seer Vijayendra Saraswathi Swami.
According to a release, Sri Lakshmi Narashima Trust honored nine vedic scholars who have excelled in the fields of Veda and contributed towards dharmic welfare on 15 May (Monday). Vijayendra Saraswathi Swami, who is now camping at Chennai, graced the occasion and presented the awards.
Swaminatha Ganapadigal has been awarded for strengthening the vaidheega community by way of bringing up more number of disciples who have gained name and fame for their clarity in veda chanting.
During the event, Kanchi seer also recalled the efforts they took on to open the Mylapore patashala. Krishnamoorthuy Sasthrigal, principal, Mylapore Sanskrit college also graced the occasion.
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